Deborah “Kerry” James passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2015 in Philadelphia with her beloved dog and constant companion, Addie, at her side.

Deborah was the beloved daughter of Karin Schade James and the late Richard James and the wife of the late David Silfee.

For many years during her professional career, Deborah taught at The HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy. In her younger years, she enjoyed dancing and performed in the Corps de Ballet with the Bucks County Ballet Company in New Hope.

In addition to her mother Karin, Kerry is survived by her brother Andrew and her nephew Scott.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Thursday, February 26, 2015 from 4:00pm until her Memorial Service 6:00pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Kerry’s interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to The HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy, 4400 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104.